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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Merced”</title>
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    <description>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:summary>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  
Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.
RAPID FIRE
I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander 
African Americans in USCG Special Guest: Justin Brown.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 146: Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:duration>1:15:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  
RAPID FIRE
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.<br>
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations<br>
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain</p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Afg9itXAuHA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/258056/legion-lines-out-priorities-118th-congress">Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legislative Center | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative">Legislative Center | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Legislative Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Legislative Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_spectroscopy">Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rigaku.com/products/raman">Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258113/%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-takes-center-stage-california-revitalization">‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/02/07/military-police-commander-at-fort-hood-suspended/">Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended</a></li><li><a title="Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10312/four-chaplains-remembrance-ceremony">Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.<br>
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations<br>
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain</p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Afg9itXAuHA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/258056/legion-lines-out-priorities-118th-congress">Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legislative Center | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative">Legislative Center | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Legislative Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Legislative Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_spectroscopy">Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rigaku.com/products/raman">Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258113/%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-takes-center-stage-california-revitalization">‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/02/07/military-police-commander-at-fort-hood-suspended/">Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended</a></li><li><a title="Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10312/four-chaplains-remembrance-ceremony">Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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